Ode to a Friend
As things continue to go well down here in Southwest Louisiana with week two, I wanted to take a step back to week one. Those of you who were here got to hear an awesome poem written by Ms. Catherine Thomas. (For those of you who don't know, Ms. Catherine is the longterm recovery specialist at the United Way of Southwest Louisiana and one of the people who is responsible for making ASB happen this year). She wanted me to post her poem so those of you who wanted could have it. I think its a great poem and I really think it speaks to all of ASB, not just those who heard it week one.
Ode to a Friend
Modesty becomes you,
For you are one of few words.
How can they not see your beauty?
You have the wisdom of years;
Yet, you posses such innocence.
You convey a willingness to share;
And yet, you have the vision to remain within limits.
You are the character of strength;
And yet, you remain tender and therefore
Vulnerable to be hurt.
How much they have missed!
For they have only seen part of you.
But I . . .
I am fortunate . . .
For we have shared a common bond,
And each of us
Emerged with a friend.
©1985
Ode to a Friend
Modesty becomes you,
For you are one of few words.
How can they not see your beauty?
You have the wisdom of years;
Yet, you posses such innocence.
You convey a willingness to share;
And yet, you have the vision to remain within limits.
You are the character of strength;
And yet, you remain tender and therefore
Vulnerable to be hurt.
How much they have missed!
For they have only seen part of you.
But I . . .
I am fortunate . . .
For we have shared a common bond,
And each of us
Emerged with a friend.
©1985
